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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,332.80, 18,518.40 and 7,148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,332.80, 18,518.40 and 7,148.80 is: 10,734.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,332.80 : 18,518.40 = 7,148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,332.80/18,518.40 = 7,148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,332.80x = 18,518.40 × 7,148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,332.80x = 132,384,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,384,337.92/12,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,734.33

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